Ref: OVC64
Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
The Office of the Vice-Chancellor is seeking an outstanding candidate to support and work closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in the delivery of academic operations within their portfolio.
In this role you will provide operational leadership with respect to a range of strategic and academic planning and activities. In particular you will play a key role in the management of relevant change programmes with a focus on evidence-based policy, research and decision-making. You will also undertake intelligence gathering, senior level analysis, monitoring relevant KPIs, managing draft briefings and presentations, consultations and policy formulation as well as writing research grants and papers.
This is a challenging and varied role; you will need not only exceptional communication skills but also academic credibility in order to effectively deputise for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and support positive change across and within the Faculties.
For an informal discussion please contact the Deputy Vice-Chancellor via Sam Clissold, Executive Officer on 01202 965004.
A detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form. Alternatively, please telephone 01202 961133 (24 hour answerphone) quoting the appropriate reference OVC64.
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Closing Date: (Midnight) Wednesday 18 March 2020
Interview Date: Friday 24 April 2020. Applicants invited for interview will be required to give a presentation.